Wendell Carter Jr. Plays Larger Role Against Mavericks

Chicago Bulls center Wendell Carter Jr. has started all three of Chicago's games this season, but Monday's loss to the Mavericks represented a step forward in his usage. Carter played a career-high 32 minutes and grabbed a career-high nine rebounds. He wasn't able to get much going offensively, finishing with just four points on 2-for-7 […]

Jabari Parker Scores 20 Against Dallas

Chicago Bulls forward Jabari Parker scored 20 points on 8-for-14 shooting in Monday's loss to the Dallas Mavericks. He also added in three rebounds, an assist, and a steal in 24 minutes. Parker has been a solid source of points and three-pointers off the Bulls bench, but his contributions across the board could use some […]

Zach LaVine Continues Offensive Explosion

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine scored 34 points on 11-for-15 shooting in Monday's loss the Dallas Mavericks. With three consecutive 30-point outings to open the season, LaVine is looking like the player that many thought he could be before a string of injuries cost him parts of the last two seasons. The Bulls play Charlotte […]

Kris Dunn Struggles With Shot Against Mavericks

Chicago Bulls point guard Kris Dunn went 4-for-13 from the field and 1-for-4 from three in Monday's loss to Dallas, finishing with nine points while also adding in seven assists and four rebounds. Dunn gets a good matchup on Wednesday against Charlotte, who currently allow the most assists per game to opposing point guards, setting […]

Bobby Portis Effective Against Mavericks

Chicago Bulls power forward Bobby Portis scored 12 points on 5-for-9 shooting in Monday's loss to the Mavericks. Portis also added eight rebounds. With Lauri Markkanen (elbow) still set to miss a few more weeks, Portis is a good short term fantasy option. On Wednesday, he gets a Hornets squad that's allowing the eighth-most rebounds […]

Blake Bortles Remains Starter

The Jacksonville Jaguars will stick with Blake Bortles as the team's starting quarterback for the Week 8 meeting with the Philadelphia Eagles. Though the team benched Bortles during a rough Week 7 performance against the Texans for backup Cody Kessler, they'll keep Bortles in the starting lineup for at least another week. Don't expect much […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Effective Against Rockets

It seems like it's only a matter of time before Los Angeles Clippers rookie guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander supplants either Patrick Beverley or Avery Bradley in the team's starting unit. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 points in 26 minutes off the bench in Sunday's win over Houston, shooting 4-for-8 from the field while adding five rebounds, four assists, […]

Lou Williams Scores 12 Points Despite Struggles From Field

Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams went just 3-for-16 against the Rockets on Sunday but was a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line to finish with 12 points, five rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block. Williams is shooting just 28.9 percent on the season and 25 percent from deep, numbers that should […]

Montrezl Harrell Records Double-Double Against Rockets

Los Angeles Clippers power forward/center Montrezl Harrell recorded a double-double off the bench in Sunday's win over the Rockets. Harrell scored 17 points on 8-for-10 shooting while grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out three assists. Harrell ended up with the team's highest rebound percentage and assist percentage in his 24 minutes of action, but on […]

Tobias Harris Leads Clippers In Scoring Against Houston

Los Angeles Clippers forward Tobias Harris scored a team-high 23 points on 9-for-15 shooting in Sunday's win over the Houston Rockets. Harris grabbed four rebounds as well. Harris is off to a hot start on the season and will look to keep it going Tuesday against a Pelicans team that has looked good this season, […]

Danilo Gallinari Scores 20 Points Against Rockets

Los Angeles Clippers forward Danilo Gallinari scored 20 points on 7-for-19 shooting in Sunday's win over the Houston Rockets. He also grabbed nine rebounds to go along with four assists. Gallinari is off to a strong start this season, and through three games he's averaging career-highs in points, rebounds, and field goal percentage. It's a […]

Gerald Green Scores 11 Points Off Bench Sunday

Houston Rockets guard Gerald Green saw an increase in minutes against the Clippers on Sunday due to the suspension of point guard Chris Paul, and he responded by scoring 11 points on 4-for-8 shooting in 21 minutes while also grabbing four rebounds. Green has some fantasy potential against the Jazz on Wednesday on the final […]

Clint Capela Fills Stat Sheet Against Clippers

Houston Rockets center Clint Capela did a little of everything in Sunday's loss to the Clippers. He scored 23 points on 11-for-14 shooting while grabbing six rebounds and dishing five assists. Capela led Houston's starting lineup in true shooting percentage and rebound percentage while posting the second-highest assist percentage. Capela also blocked three shots. It […]

Eric Gordon Starts Sunday, Scores 21 Points

With Chris Paul suspended, the Houston Rockets inserted guard Eric Gordon into the starting unit on Sunday night. Though Houston lost to the Clippers, Gordon scored 21 points on 7-for-18, right in line with his scoring average when in games he started last season. Gordon also added five rebounds and a pair of assists. He'll […]

James Harden Scores 31 Points Against Clippers

Houston Rockets guard James Harden had to carry the Rockets on Sunday with Chris Paul suspended and the team playing the second night of a back-to-back. Though Houston fell by three to the Clippers, Harden put 31 points on 11-for-26 shooting while adding 14 assists. He had four rebounds and a pair of steals as […]

Eric Gordon Starting Sunday

Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon will get the start on Sunday with Chris Paul (suspension) unavailable. Gordon will have a good chance to make an impact for the Rockets and should see a bump in his fantasy stock for the next two games. Meanwhile, expect an increase in playing time for Gerald Green in Gordon's […]

Nene Hilario Out Sunday

Houston Rockets center Nene Hilario (calf) won't make his season debut on Sunday against the Clippers, as he remains out. The Rockets have had to make due without a true backup center so far this season, with P.J. Tucker seeing time at the five in small ball units. As long as Nene is out, expect […]

Will Barton To Miss Unknown Amount Of Time

Denver Nuggets guard Will Barton (groin) was carted off the floor on Saturday and a timetable for his return remains unknown. Until Barton returns, expect to see an increase in playing time for Torrey Craig, who replaced Barton in the starting lineup for Sunday's meeting with the Warriors. Craig is unlikely to be a popular […]

Dwight Howard Not With Team On Road Trip

The Washington Wizards begin a five-game road trip on Monday against the Trail Blazers, but center Dwight Howard (glute) did not travel with the team. He'll be out for at least Monday's game, but his absence suggests that could stretch longer. Ian Mahinmi and Jason Smith will man the middle for Washington, but neither player […]

Dede Westbrook Records Four Catches In Week 7

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Dede Westbrook caught four passes for 17 yards in Sunday's loss to the Texans. Westbrook was targeted just four times in this game, ranking just fifth on the team. In a crowded receiving group, Westbrook isn't doing much to stand out aside from a pair of touchdown passes this season. He's […]

Keelan Cole Has Forgettable Week 7

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Keelan Cole caught two passes for 21 yards in Sunday's loss to the Houston Texans. Cole was targeted seven times, but he's now hauled in 41 yards or fewer in four of the last five weeks and appears to be falling down the ladder in terms of utilization in the Jacksonville […]

D.J. Chark Sees More Usage In Week 7

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark caught four passes for 31 yards in Sunday's loss to the Texans. He was targeted seven times. The targets and receptions were both career-highs for the rookie, though it might be too early to suggest that it means much going forward. Still, with quarterback Cody Kessler closing the game, […]

Donte Moncrief Leads Team In Targets In Week 7

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Donte Moncrief led the team with 10 targets in Week 7 against the Texans, pulling down seven of them for 76 yards. But while it was an impressive performance for Moncrief, his inconsistent usage over the course of the season still makes him little more than a risky flex option on […]

T.J. Yeldon Catches Touchdown In Week 7

Jacksonville Jaguars running back T.J. Yeldon struggled on the ground, carrying the ball 12 times for 28 yards in Sunday's loss to the Texans, but he continued to make things happen as a receiver, catching five balls for 40 yards and a touchdown. Yeldon's fantasy stock will depend a lot on how quickly the newly-acquired […]

Cody Kessler Throws For Touchdown In Week 7

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a change at quarterback during Sunday's loss to Jacksonville, bringing Cody Kessler off the bench to replace the struggling Blake Bortles. Kessler wasn't great, but he did go 21-for-30 for 156 yards, tossing a touchdown to running back T.J. Yeldon while also throwing an interception. The Jaguars play the Eagles in […]

DeAndre Hopkins Catches Touchdown In Week 7

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins only pulled in three of his eight targets in Sunday's win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, but Hopkins turned those three catches into 50 yards and a touchdown to still give fantasy owners solid production. Hopkins should play a bigger role in Thursday's meeting with the Dolphins and remains a […]

Will Fuller Catches Six Passes Against Jaguars

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller didn't make the big plays he's become known for, but he did bounce back after a pair of poor performances to turn in a six-catch, 68-yard day in Houston's Week 7 win over Jacksonville. Though the Texans passing attack didn't get much going on Sunday, Fuller's usage helps assuage […]

Lamar Miller Has Big Week 7

Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller finally looked like the back that many people had targeted in fantasy drafts during Houston's Week 7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Miller ran for 100 yards on 22 carries with a touchdown. He also had one reception, but he lost a yard on it. Miller's 22 carries far […]

Deshaun Watson Doesn't Do Much In Week 7

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson threw for just 139 yards in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Watson was 12-for-24 throwing the ball with a touchdown and no interceptions. He also added seven carries for 13 yards. The Jaguars defense managed to hold Watson relatively in check, and Houston's defense shut Jacksonville down enough that […]

LeBron James Scores Team-High 24 Points Against Houston

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James led the Lakers with 24 points on 9-for-22 shooting in Saturday's loss to the Rockets. James also added in five rebounds, five assists, a steal, and a block, but he continued to struggle from deep, going just 1-for-7 from three. The Lakers play the Spurs on Monday, whose defense […]